Heartfelt message from Dolphins star Jaelan Phillips after season-ending knee injury

Miami Dolphins star Jaelan Phillips announced he suffered a season-ending knee injury that will require reconstructive surgery during Monday night’s loss to the Tennessee Titans.

This is the second season-ending injury Jaelan Phillips has suffered in the last two seasons. He suffered one late in the 2023 season for the Dolphins. The first injury was a torn Achilles tendon he suffered against the New York Jets in November 2023. It is now a knee injury.

This is a big blow for the Dolphins, as they are already dealing with the absence of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Despite this, Phillips posted an inspiring message.

“I believe our lives are defined by how we handle adversity,” Phillips said in the lengthy message. “In these moments of uncertainty, defeat, and heartbreak, it’s natural to question your purpose and wonder what the meaning of this pain is.”

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Ryan Bologna is a veteran sports writer covering NFL, MLB and NCAA Basketball for ClutchPoints. He studied journalism and communications at UConn and is signed by New York Sports Nation and the Greenwich Free Press.